How it works

01

Discovery & planning

We map your users, workflows, and platform targets into a clear spec and plan.

02

App design

A clean, responsive desktop UI that feels native on every operating system.

03

Development

We build a cross-platform Electron app tuned for native performance and reliability.

04

Package & ship

We sign, package, and set up auto-updates across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Desktop apps, real results

Kernel Systems
Productivity tool

Kernel Systems

Cross-platform desktop app on Windows, macOS, and Linux from one codebase. (placeholder)

Driftnote
Offline-first app

Driftnote

Local-first desktop software with reliable background sync and fast start-up. (placeholder)

Forgeline
Internal software

Forgeline

Data-heavy desktop tool with native performance and silent auto-updates. (placeholder)

Everything a cross-platform desktop app needs

One senior team builds, signs, and ships your desktop software. Electron and Tauri codebases, plus auto-updating installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Launch

New release tagged

Launch

Build & sign artifacts

Notarized bundles for each OS

Check if/else

Run tests & checks

Launch

Ship auto-update

Rolled out silently to every user

Automated release pipeline

Every commit builds, tests, signs, and packages installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux. No manual steps.

Release build progress

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Silent auto-updates

Ship patches and new versions in the background so every user stays current without a manual download.

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Code signing & security

Notarized, signed builds and encrypted local storage keep your desktop app trusted on every operating system.

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Slack
Netflix
Opera
Astro
Slack
Netflix
Opera
GitHub
Spotify
Notion
YouTube
WhatsApp
King Master
Zoom

Native OS integration

System tray, native notifications, file associations, and hardware access that make the app feel built for the desktop.

Sync
Process
Flow
Grow

Offline-first data & files

Local databases and file handling that keep working offline, then sync reliably in the background when reconnected.

The stack we build on

Proven tools for fast, reliable cross-platform desktop software.

Languages

cplusplus
c
rust
go
typescript
python

Frameworks

electron
qt
tauri
dotnet
react

Runtime & tooling

nodedotjs
javascript

Platforms

apple
linux

Teams shipping on every OS

The desktop apps we build run fast, update themselves, and hold up in production. Here's what our clients say.

120+

Desktop apps shipped

"They shipped our Electron app for Windows and macOS from one codebase, with signed installers on day one." — Marcus Feld, VP Engineering, Kernel Systems

3×

Platforms, one codebase

"Our offline-first tool now runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with the same team and a single build." — Priya Ramanathan, Head of Product, Driftnote

99.9%

Auto-update success

"Silent auto-updates just work. Releases reach every user overnight with almost zero failures." — Ana Kovač, CTO, Forgeline

Simple, transparent pricing that scales with you

Whether you're launching or growing, choose a plan that delivers value without compromise.

Starter

Solo users & startups

$/mo

  • Single-OS desktop build
  • Signed installer & setup
  • Core native integrations
  • Email support
  • Cross-platform packaging
  • Silent auto-updates
  • Priority support & maintenance

Premium

Great for teams & advanced users

$/mo

  • Windows, macOS & Linux builds
  • Offline-first mode + sync
  • Code signing & notarization
  • Cross-platform packaging
  • Silent auto-updates
  • Priority support & maintenance
  • Dedicated release engineer
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Enterprise

Built for large-scale operations

$/mo

  • Everything in Growth
  • Code signing & notarization
  • Deep OS & hardware integration
  • Priority support & maintenance
  • Dedicated release engineer
  • Enterprise SSO & MDM support
  • Custom CI/CD release pipeline

Frequently asked questions

A desktop app MVP typically launches in 6–10 weeks; a full cross-platform product is 3–5 months, depending on scope, offline requirements, and integrations.

Yes. With Electron we build one codebase that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, so you cover every platform without maintaining three separate apps.

We engineer for it: fast cold starts, responsive interfaces, and efficient resource use, so your desktop software feels as quick as anything users have installed.

Absolutely. Where it matters, we build offline-first, with local data and reliable background sync, so your software keeps working without a connection and catches up later.

We provide signed installers per platform and set up silent auto-updates, so every user stays on the latest version without manual downloads.

Desktop app development starts at $150 and scales with platforms, features, offline needs, and complexity. Book a call for an exact quote.

Let's build your desktop app — book a call

Tell us your target platforms, offline needs, and OS integrations. A senior desktop engineer replies within one business day, not a sales rep.

Ship one app to Windows, macOS & Linux

Book a free call. We'll scope your cross-platform build, offline-first data, code signing, and auto-update strategy, then map the release plan.